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as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges
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Recent Examples of flower
Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The flowers appear in summer have a unique pineapple to bubblegum scent.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the immediate storm’s aftermath, both butterflies and caterpillars have fewer flowers or leaves to feed on.
—Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The flowers appear in summer have a unique pineapple to bubblegum scent.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
There’s something for every eater, from pepperoni pizza to whole wheat rigatoni with flowering broccoli.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Get your roses ready for this year’s bloom with spring pruning.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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After blooms have faded from your hyacinth, remove the flower spike.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
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The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kidz Bop Kids additionally earned 101 entries, including 42 top 10s, on the Kid Digital Song Sales chart, both bests in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Graham was awarded the Outland Trophy – given to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college – last year having blossomed into a player with all the aspects needed to succeed in the NFL.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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To many on the outside, Real Betis is worth discussing for one reason: Antony, the brilliance back in his game, is blossoming there after two-and-a-half years of struggle with Manchester United.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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His only friends were the sons and some daughters of the old English aristocracy, who were all like this.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Its purple dye, now faded to a red tint, was associated with elite aristocracy in ancient times, the institute said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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The shrimp are coated in garlic cream and bourbon-butter sauce, with the orzo providing an ideal base to capture these flavors.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Most Popular Ice cream recalled for listeria risk accused of killing Baltimore County newborn in $30M suit Which Marylanders donated to Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration?—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gap Organic Cotton Cropped Wide-leg Pants $60 at Gap These cropped wide-leg pants in vibrant pink are giving me all the spring vibes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
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While Becker said designers went overboard with various shades of teal, yellow, red and purple, there were some standout colors including baby pink and baby blue.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Veteran pollster Nate Silver predicted Ocasio-Cortez will be at the top of the Democratic presidential ticket in 2028.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Keeler: Avalanche need Gabe Landeskog back for Game 3 to teach Stars’ Mason Marchment some manners Mackenzie Blackwood ‘elite’ in Avalanche’s Game 1 win over Stars Tyler Seguin evened the score late in the first after a slow start by the Stars.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Those who need loans to attend college come from working class families, the elites don't need loans.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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